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Climate Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the greenhouse effect?

a)

The greenhouse effect is the process by which radiation from a planet's atmosphere warms the planet's surface to a temperature above what it would be without its atmosphere.

b)

The greenhouse effect is the process by which plants absorb sunlight and convert it into energy.

c)

The greenhouse effect is the process by which the Earth's magnetic field traps heat from the sun.

d)

The greenhouse effect is the process by which clouds reflect sunlight away from the Earth.

2.

Explain the difference between weather and climate.

a)

Climate changes daily, while weather changes over long periods

b)

The main difference between weather and climate is the timescale and scope of the conditions being described.

c)

Weather only refers to temperature, while climate includes all weather elements

d)

Weather and climate are the same thing

3.

How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to global warming?

a)

Burning fossil fuels has no impact on the environment

b)

Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming.

c)

Burning fossil fuels increases oxygen levels in the atmosphere

d)

Burning fossil fuels reduces global warming effects

4.

What are the main greenhouse gases responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

a)

carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)

b)

ozone (O3), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and water vapor (H2O)

c)

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

d)

carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

5.

What are the primary factors that determine a region's climate classification?

a)

Longitude, humidity, proximity to deserts

b)

Population density, vegetation type, soil composition

c)

Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, ocean currents, and prevailing winds

d)

Time zone, average income, number of lakes

6.

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect climate patterns?

a)

The tilt of the Earth's axis affects climate patterns by causing different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

b)

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes earthquakes

c)

The tilt of the Earth's axis influences ocean currents

d)

The tilt of the Earth's axis has no impact on climate patterns

7.

How can individuals contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change in their daily lives?

a)

Support businesses that harm the environment

b)

Reduce energy consumption, use public transportation or carpool, recycle, reduce water usage, eat a plant-based diet, support sustainable businesses

c)

Drive alone in a car

d)

Increase energy consumption

8.

What is NOT a basis in categorizing world climate?

a)

amount of precipitation

b)

temperature

c)

altitude

d)

latidude

9.

How does the El Niño phenomenon impact global climate?

a)

El Niño has no effect on global climate patterns

b)

El Niño causes a cooling effect on the Earth's atmosphere

c)

El Niño leads to warmer ocean temperatures, affecting weather patterns worldwide

d)

El Niño is a result of climate change

10.

Explain the concept of the greenhouse effect and its role in global warming.

a)

The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface by trapping heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming

b)

The greenhouse effect is a human-made phenomenon that cools the Earth's surface by releasing excess heat into space

c)

The greenhouse effect has no impact on global warming

d)

The greenhouse effect is caused by excessive cloud cover, leading to cooler temperatures on Earth

11.

Which of the following terms is used to describe a tropical cyclone that forms in the Atlantic Ocean or the northeastern Pacific Ocean?

a)

Typhoon

b)

Hurricane

c)

Monsoon

d)

Tornado

12.

What is the range of sustained wind speed required for a tropical cyclone to be classified as a hurricane or typhoon?

a)

more than 220 kph

b)

118 to 220 kph

c)

89 to 117 kph

d)

62 to 88

13.

Which of the following is NOT an impact of climate change

a)

Increasing global temperature

b)

Developing cardiovascular and respiratory diseases

c)

Agriculture, food, and water supplies will increase

d)

Economic stability will be threatened

14.

Which of the following is true about latitude?

a)

Places located at high latitude receives less sunlight than places at low latitude.

b)

Places located at high latitude receives greater sunlight than places at low latitude.

c)

Places located at low latitude receives less sunlight than places at high latitude.

d)

Places in each latitude receives equal amount of sunlight.

15.

A factor of climate that refers to how high an area is.

a)


Altitude

b)

Latitude

c)

Topography

d)

Vegetation

16.

What type of climate would you expect areas along the equator to have?

a)


Hot summers, cold winters

b)

Consistent temperatures and precipitation year-round

c)

Warmer temperatures because of it's latitude

d)

Colder than surrounding areas

17.

These are winds that blow from east to west near the equator.

a)

Doldrums

b)

Trade winds

c)

Westerlies

d)

Horse latitude

18.

It refers to the climatic conditions in localized area near Earth's surface.

a)

Climate

b)

Crypto climate

c)

Microclimate

d)

Weather

19.

The climate inside a building or an airplane as compared with that of the outside is called

a)

Climate

b)

Crypto climate

c)

Microclimate

d)

Weather

20.

Type of climate that is found in places near or at the equator.

a)

Temperate

b)

Dry

c)

Continental

d)

Tropical

21.

A type of microclimate in the Philippines in which rainfall is more likely to be evenly distributed throughout the year

a)

Type I

b)

Type II

c)

Type III

d)

Type IV

22.

El Niño and La Niña are natural phenomenon

a)

True

b)

False

23.


Which of the following describes the seasonal wind pattern in the Philippines that brings cool, dry air from the northeast?

a)

Habagat

b)

Amihan

c)

Monsoon

d)

Typhoon

24.

Which of the following distinguishes the Habagat from the Amihan wind pattern in the Philippines?

a)

Both Habagat and Amihan bring cool, dry air from the northeast.

b)

Habagat brings dry air from the northeast, while Amihan brings moist air from the southwest.

c)

Both Habagat and Amihan bring warm, moist air from the southwest.

d)

Amihan brings cool, dry air from the northeast, while Habagat brings warm, moist air from the southwest.

25.

What warning signal device is used to track typhoons?

a)

Weather satellite ground receiving station

b)

Weather surveillance radar

c)

Rawinsonde

d)

Kuya Kim

26.

What is the meaning of PSWS

a)

Philippine Storm Weather System

b)

Philippine Storm Warning System

c)

PAG-ASA Storm Warning System

d)

Public Storm Warning System

27.

What is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?

a)

CFC

b)

Water vapor

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Methane

28.

What month is the coolest in the Philippines?

a)

January

b)

February

c)

November

d)

December

29.

Warning Signal Device that is used to monitor, observe, report, and collect atmospheric data for preparation and warnings related to typhoons, floods, and other occurrences.

a)

Weather satellite ground receiving station

b)

Weather surveillance radar

c)

Rawinsonde

d)

Kuya Kim

30.

Which statement/s are true about global warming?

a)

Natural phenomenon

b)

Caused by humans

c)

Both

d)

Neither